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Who is Dr. Idowu, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Idowu graduated from Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Idowu is fluent in English and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Idowu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Idowu’s office at (773) 871-5150.
Where did Dr. Idowu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University College Hospital, House Officer
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Idowu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Idowu speak?
Dr. Idowu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yoruba
What conditions does Dr. Idowu treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Idowu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Idowu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Idowu perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Idowu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Idowu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Idowu accept my insurance?
Dr. Idowu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 871-5150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Idowu accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Idowu in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Idowu's office located?
Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu also offers virtual visits
Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu's Primary Practice
840 W Irving Park Rd Ste 204
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 871-5150
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu?
Dr. Idowu has appointments available at her Chicago, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Idowu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Idowu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538254511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Idowu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Idowu
What is Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu's specialty?
Dr. Idowu is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Idowu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Idowu is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Olumuyiwa Idowu accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Idowu, or call (773) 871-5150 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Olumuyiwa Idowu?
Yes, Dr. Idowu offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Idowu, or call (773) 871-5150 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu have?
Dr. Olumuyiwa Idowu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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